Project Information

Bid Title

PURCHASE OF PARA TRANSIT BUSES

Issuing Agency

City of Port Arthur

Location

Texas

Published Date

Apr 1, 2026

Closing Date

Apr 15, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

P26-025

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Project Description

Bid Number:	P26-025
Bid Title:	PURCHASE OF PARA TRANSIT BUSES
Category:	Vehicles & Equipment
Status:	Open

Publication Date/Time: 3/31/2026 8:10 PM Closing Date/Time: 4/15/2026 3:00 PM Contact Person: clifton.williams@portarthurtx.gov Download Available: Yes Plan & Spec Available: Purchasing Office Business Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Related Documents: Paratransit Bus Bid Package

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THURMAN BILL BARTIE, MAYOR

DONEANE BECKCOM,

MAYOR PRO TEM

COUNCIL MEMBERS:

WILLIE BAE LEWIS, JR.

TIFFANY L. HAMILTON EVERFIELD

HAROLD L. DOUCET, SR.

THOMAS KINLAW, III

DONALD FRANK, SR.

RONALD BURTON, CPM

CITY MANAGER

SHERRI BELLARD, TRMC

CITY SECRETARY

ROXANN PAIS COTRONEO

CITY ATTORNEY

MARCH 31, 2026

INVITATION TO BID

PURCHASE OF PARA TRANSIT BUSES

DEADLINE: Sealed Bid submittals must be received and time stamped by 3:00 p.m., Central

Standard Time, Wednesday, April 15, 2026. (The clock located in the City Secretary’s office

will be the official time.) All bids received will be read aloud at 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday, April

15, 2026 in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 5th Floor, Port Arthur, TX. You are invited to

attend.

MARK ENVELOPE: P26-025

DELIVERY ADDRESS: Please submit one (1) original and one (1) copy of your bid to:

CITY OF PORT ARTHUR

CITY SECRETARY

or

P.O. BOX 1089

PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS 77641

CITY OF PORT ARTHUR

CITY SECRETARY

444 4TH STREET, 4th Floor

PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS 77640

POINTS OF CONTACT:

Questions concerning the Invitation to Bid or Scope of Work should be directed in writing to:

City of Port Arthur, TX

Clifton Williams, Purchasing Manager

P.O. Box 1089

Port Arthur, TX 77641

clifton.williams@portarthurtx.gov

Purchasing Division/Finance Department | Purchasing Manager, Clifton Williams

P.O. Box 1089|444 4th Street| Port Arthur, Texas 77641| 409.983.8160 |Fax 409.983.8291

The enclosed INVITATION TO BID (ITB) and accompanying GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS,

CONDITIONS SPECIFICATIONS, are for your convenience in submitting bids for the enclosed

referenced services for the City of Port Arthur.

Bids must be signed by a person having authority to bind the firm in a contract. Bids shall be

placed in a sealed envelope, with the Vendor’s name and address in the upper left-hand corner of

the envelope.

ALL BIDS MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE CITY SECRETARY’S OFFICE BEFORE

OPENING DATE AND TIME. It is the sole responsibility of the firm to ensure that the sealed

ITB submittal arrives at the above location by specified deadline regardless of delivery method

chosen by the firm. Faxed or electronically transmitted ITB submittals will not be accepted.

Clifton Williams

Purchasing Manager

INVITATION TO BID

PURCHASE OF PARA TRANSIT BUSES

(To be Completed ONLY IF YOU DO NOT BID.)

FAILURE TO RESPOND TO BID SOLICITATIONS FOR TWO (2) BID PERIODS MAY

RESULT IN REMOVAL FROM THE VENDOR’S LIST. However, if you are removed you

will be reinstated upon request.

In the event you desire not to submit a bid, we would appreciate your response regarding

the reason(s). Your assistance in completing and returning this form in an envelope

marked with the enclosed bid would be appreciated.

NO BID is submitted: ____ this time only

____ not this commodity/service only

Yes

No

Does your company provide this product or services?

Were the specifications clear?

Were the specifications too restrictive?

Does the City pay its bills on time?

Do you desire to remain on the bid list for this product or service?

Does your present work load permit additional work?

Comments/Other Suggestions:

Company Name:

Person Completing Form:

Mailing Address:

City, State, Zip Code:

Telephone:

Email:

Date:

TABLE OF CONTENTS

A. INFORMATION TO BIDDERS

B. BID PROPOSAL

C. TECHNICAL SPECIFCATIONS

D. HOUSE BILL 89 VERIFICATION

E. NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT

F. AFFIDAVIT

G. CONFLICT OF INTEREST

H. SB 252 CHAPTER 2252 CERTIFICATION

I. FEDERAL CLAUSES

SECTION "A"

BID SHEET

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 485113Bus and Other Motor Vehicle Transit Systems

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